It depends on your age and overall eye health, but most people should have an eye exam annually. People with certain risk factors, such as diabetes or a family history of eye disease, may need to have their eyes checked more frequently.

Before coming for your eye test we ask that you bring along your medicare card, your private health insurance card if you are covered by private health insurance, your glasses/sunglasses if you wear them and if you are a contact lens wearer, let us know what type of lenses you currently wear. If you have any eye health concerns, it’s helpful if you are aware of any family history of eye diseases such as glaucoma or macular degeneration.

An eye exam will determine if you need corrective lenses. If you have difficulty seeing far away, reading small print, or experiencing eye strain, then you may need glasses or contacts. Our friendly staff at Northbridge Optical can guide you through the process and help you bridge the gap between eye and care.

At Northbridge Optical, our optometrists will tailor a solution to meet your eye care needs which we believe is not limited to your eyesight. We will first test your vision to determine if there is a correction required for near sightedness, far sightedness or astigmatism. In addition to correcting your vision using spectacle lenses, disposable soft contact lenses and rigid gas permeable lenses including orthokeratology lenses, we offer advice on management of dry eye, myopia progression, ocular design management and so much more. In some cases, eye exercises can be used to help strengthen eye muscles, particularly useful for those with amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (crossed eyes).

Optometrists are primary eye care providers who conduct comprehensive eye exams, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and diagnose and manage eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. They also provide myopia control, orthokeratology, and dry eye management.

Ophthalmologists, on the other hand, are medical doctors who specialise in surgical procedures such as cataract surgery, laser eye surgery, and treatment for severe eye diseases. They work closely with optometrists to ensure comprehensive eye care.

The process for getting fitted for contact lenses typically involves several visits. First, the optometrist will conduct a comprehensive eye exam to determine your contact lens prescription and evaluate your eye health. Next, you will be fitted with different types and sizes of contact lenses to find the best fit. The optometrist will then provide instructions on how to insert, remove, and care for your contact lenses.